Residential Counselor / TYA Mental Health Association Torrington, CT 5/16/2013 Save Job Sign in Now >> Email Print Report Apply Now Job Description Mental Health Association Residential Counselor/TYA HERE WE GROW AGAIN!!!! COME BE A PART OF OUR EXPANDED PROGRAM WITHIN THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION The Mental Health Association of CT is expanding the current Supportive Apartment Program that provides services to the young adult population. The following full and part time positions are available: Full-Time Position: 12 midnight -8am Part-time positions: Saturday and Sunday 4-12midnight Saturday and Sunday 12midnight-8am All these positions require flexibliity to cover weekends, holidays and be part of our team commitment. About Us : At the Mental Health Association of Connecticut, We work for everyone's mental health by creating quality services and compassionate relationships that engage, instruct and inspire. Through education and advocacy, we empower people to new understandings and actions so that they feel hope, acquire ability, and find meaning in their lives. We're a statewide not-for-profit agency that provides direct services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, presents workshops about mental health, and mounts reform efforts to help shape state policies and laws. Description - Residential Counselor: Several Part time positions for various shifts including nights & weekends. 4 year degree required and experience with young adults preferred. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles. Knowledge of growth and development stages. Understanding/knowledge of motivational interviewing tecniques, trauma sensitive practices and principles of Person Centered Planning. Responsibilities include - Residential Counselor : Counseling, Case work, Crisis intervention, ADL skills, Daily documentation. Job Requirements Residential Counselor/TYA Requirements - Residential Counselor / Case Management: BA or BS or equivalent experience Must have a Valid driver license Must have own vehicle with legal registration and auto insurance . Other Skills : Knowledge and/or experience in human Service Knowledge of the needs of young adults with mental illness Ability to assess needs, set goals and document progress Excellent written and verbal communication skills EOE Job Snapshot Employment Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Type Health Care, Nonprofit - Social Services Education 4 Year Degree Experience At least 4 year(s) Manages Others No Required Travel Road Warrior Apply Now CareerBuilder Tip: For your privacy and protection, when applying to a job online, never give your social security number to a prospective employer, provide credit card or bank account information, or perform any sort of monetary transaction. Learn more. By applying to a job using CareerBuilder.com you are agreeing to comply with and be subject to the CareerBuilder.com Terms and Conditions for use of our website. To use our website, you must agree with the Terms and Conditions and both meet and comply with their provisions. Advertisement
